IBM 4247-003 Maintenance Manual - Page 549

Appendix C. Flashing the Memory of the Model 003 Flashing the Memory of the Model 003 It is sometimes necessary to update or 'flash' the Model 003's memory. This can be achieved by downloading the microcode from the IBM First Service System II database on to your computers C: drive. The code can then be copied to a diskette for future use. The microcode can be downloaded when required from the C: drive into the 4247 flash memory through the printer's parallel port. You may need to download microcode for one of these reasons: 1. A more recent level of microcode is available that will address a known customer problem. 2. A printer requires another type of microcode load. There are two types available for different attachment uses: Table 109. Microcode Types Twinax Load is used for: Coax Load is used for: Parallel only Coax feature Serial feature Twinax feature Ethernet LAN card feature Downloading Model 003 Microcode from the IBM First Service System II data base Note Microcode may also be ordered on diskette if no access is available to the IBM database. See the Parts Catalog for the part numbers. 1. Open Lotus Notes® © Copyright IBM Corp. 1995, 2001 549